March 3, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon welcomed four new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
During the ceremony, the following new heads of mission presented their credentials:
His Excellency Pema Lektup Dorji
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bhutan
His Excellency Crisantos Obama Ondo
Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
His Excellency Ratu Ilisoni Caucau Cabealawa Vuidreketi
High Commissioner for the Republic of Fiji
His Excellency Jose Alfonso Blanco Conde
Ambassador of the Dominican Republic
I am confident you will find in Canada a strong, collaborative partner.
Upon their arrival in Canada, new heads of mission must present their letters of credence to the governor general before they can carry out their duties. Letters of credence are the official documents that accredit a diplomat as an ambassador of or high commissioner for another country.